Discovery Research PreK-12
ID: 348414Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/348414

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23596
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Discovery Research PreK-12" aimed at enhancing STEM education for preK-12 teachers and students. The program seeks proposals that catalyze research and development to improve STEM content knowledge, practices, and skills among educators and learners, with a focus on building collaborative partnerships and synthesizing knowledge across the field. With an estimated total program funding of $50 million and approximately 60 awards expected, interested applicants must submit their proposals by November 13, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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